Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum vs No. 1 Eau de Parfum

Emporio Armani Lui

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1998	Year	2001
££	Price Tier	£££££

No. 1

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Emporio Armani Lui is a bittersweet symphony - a classic, classy scent that everyone loves, but its modern formulation is tragically fleeting. Once a signature, now a ghost of its former self, leaving a trail of compliments for the lucky few who catch a fleeting whiff, and a lot of frustration for everyone else.

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Our Verdict - No. 1 Eau de Parfum

Divisive, overpriced, and often misunderstood. Clive Christian No. 1 is either a pioneering masterpiece of refined florals and woods, or a dated, powdery soap bar - there's no middle ground. Its luxury is undeniable, but so is its controversial opening.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	11%
Floral	20%	25%
Fruity	8%	2%
Green	11%	10%
Sweet	20%	26%
Warm	13%	17%
Woody	15%	13%
Earthy	10%	8%
Animalic	5%	6%
Fresh	18%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Emporio Armani Lui EdP

No. 1 EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Mandarin 11% vs 12%

Cardamom 10% vs 13%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Sage 17% Yuzu 14% Apple 13% Bergamot 12% Lemon 11% Pineapple 11%

Only in No. 1 Eau de Parfum

Nutmeg 14% Lime 13% Pimiento 12% Artemisia 12% Grapefruit 12% Caraway 11%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 18% vs 15%

Rose 17% vs 14%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Nutmeg 23% Orris 21% Cyclamen 20%

Only in No. 1 Eau de Parfum

Iris 20% Ylang-Ylang 20% Lily Of The Valley 15% Heliotrope 15%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 21% vs 17%

Cedar 16% vs 12%

Tonka Bean 16% vs 12%

Musk 15% vs 14%

Amber 12% vs 16%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Oakmoss 17%

Only in No. 1 Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 14% Vetiver 12%

Accords

Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum No. 1 Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

94%

77%

Powdery

100%

96%

Citrus

71%

81%

Aromatic

68%

White Floral

77%

Vanilla

70%

58%

Warm Spicy

69%

65%

Fresh Spicy

64%

65%

Fruity

Iris

64%

Yellow Floral

63%

60%

Sweet

57%

Musky

55%

Floral

Woody shared

100%

94%

Powdery shared

77%

100%

Citrus shared

96%

71%

Aromatic shared

81%

68%

White Floral

77%

Vanilla

70%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

69%

Fresh Spicy shared

65%

64%

Fruity

65%

Iris

64%

Yellow Floral

63%

Sweet

60%

Musky

57%

Floral

55%

Performance

Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum No. 1 Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its clean, inoffensive woody-citrus and powdery accords make it an excellent choice for the office and casual wear, despite its poor longevity. While elegant enough for a date, its weak projection means it serves better in intimate settings than formal ones where a stronger presence is expected. It's not suited for sport due to its lack of energising projection and rapid fade.

No. 1 Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

With its significant sillage and mature, complex profile, No. 1 is best reserved for formal events and intimate evenings. It's too grand for casual wear and might be overwhelming for an office setting, demanding a refined environment to be truly appreciated.